Saturday, December 8, 2007

Trying to "Be Here Now"

Is it possible to be in a place that you love completely, yet be missing it because you will be gone in a few days, and at the same time, be anxious to move on so that you can see all of the people you love and miss? That is how we feel. We are trying hard to enjoy every minute of the time we have remaining here, and we are going through the rituals of leaving (last meal at this favorite place, last walk through the town, laundry, etc.)yet we are thinking longingly of seeing the kids and grandchildren. Home for the holidays. Even though they are playing Christmas music and decorating the town for Christmas, the warm weather is such a stark contrast to Christmas in Seattle that it is hard to think of being in the final countdown to Christmas.

We will keep writing while we are in Bellingham (after all, they have free internet to accompany our free rent at the kid's house), then as we move on to California. Keep watching to see what is happening.

Deanne

2 comments:

Mike Handron Jr said...

Hi Guys!

Well we got some snow today, so who knows, you might get a white Christmas this year!
We were wondering when you will be arriving in BHam? Also when will Catie be flying in?
I'm glad your both enjoying your last
few days in sunny paradise. I know that feeling your going through. I get it a day or two before we leave Hawaii.
Just keep soaking it all in, and remember that you will be back there soon.

Love-
Mike Jr

WanderingGypsies said...

Mikey- we sent an e-mail to Dana with our logistics yesterday, so you should have the entire plan. WE can't wait to see you and the newest Handron grandcat. The snow we might be able to do without, but I guess I don't have anywhere to go so it will be okay.